The purpose of the open house is to gather public input on the proposed improvements to the US 79 Project, from south of I-35 to east of FM 1460 (A.W. Grimes) in the city of Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas. The open house will allow attendees the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project. The open house will allow attendees the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project. Attendees may come and go at their convenience.

Description:

The purpose of the project is to improve safety and mobility and accommodate future population growth and land use development in the area. The proposed project includes the following improvements:

Widening the existing US 79 roadway to add a third travel lane in each direction

Installing a raised median for safety

Improving intersections to include potential overpasses at US 79/Mays and US 79/FM 1460 and altering the US 79/I-35 intersection

Installing shared-use paths on both sides of US 79 to improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations

Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The open house will be in English, if you have a special communication accommodation or need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call 512-832-7387 at least three working days prior to the meeting. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.

Comments must be received by October 13, 2017 to accepted into the official meeting summary.

The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated Dec. 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.